To All Man-at-arms, Squires, Knights and Warriors of all ranks and ability under the light of the Sable Star does Sir Gideon MacLeod send greetings!

I write this missive to the message post to remind any and all warriors who wish to compete for the honor of becoming Bryn Gwlad's next chivalric champion that the deadline for  Letters of  Intent is drawing near. His Excellency, Master Thomas, the Baron of Bryn Gwlad has requested that all who wish to compete for this honored title to submit to him a  Letter of   Intent by October 14th.

To add further enticement for those who may consider journeying to our fair lands to compete on the field of honor, this years tournament, the Field of Cloth of Silver, is none other than the Barony of Bryn Gwlad's Argent Anniversary. The tournament will start with a grand precession to show off our quality of arms and strength of intent. All chivalric competitors will be asked to adorn their helms with crests as befitting their station and in order to properly represent their house. Following the precession the first stage of the tournament will be counted blows at the barrier; the winner of which will be our first victor for the day. Following the barrier fights will be a Grand Melee' whereupon the single lord or lady who remains standing undefeated upon the field will be our second victor. Lastly, we will hold a melee that shall gather in size and fervor with each passing round much like a snowball picks up size rolling down the slopes on a winter's day near my home in the Highlands. This melee shall start on the tournament field but be finished with a battle over possession of Castle Garriott. The captain who leads the winning team shall be the third victor of the day and the Argent Anniversary chivalric champion will be recognized from among our three victors based on comportment and honor on the field.

Letters of intent to join in any or all of these feats of arms may be sent to: The Barony of Bryn Gwlad, PO Box 141834, Austin, TX  78714-1834   Or to: gemartt@mail.utexas.edu

More information about Bryn Gwlad's Tournament of the Cloth of Silver and about the chivalric competition may be found here: http://bg25.swordworks.org/

I look forward to hearing the ring  of  blows upon helms on the shores of the river in our fair  Barony. Until then, fight well and with honor!

In service to  Baron and  King,
Gideon